Extreme programming (XP) is a software development methodology that makes coding the primary activity. By promoting values such as simplicity and feedback, XP allows Java programmers to incrementally ...

“Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change, Second Edition,” lacks the alliterative punch of “Good to Great” or “The Effective Executive.” But the book–written for coders–has become a kind of ...

While there are many books on XP, I suggest Extreme Programming Explained. Using this book, Section 1 would be an adequate reading assignment. Another suggestion to the coach: have each team member ...

Oftentimes, the little things can make the biggest difference. Consider some of the tenets of a new programming approach: keep the code simple, review it frequently, test early and often, and work a ...